Oligactis asplundii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Oligactis asplundii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the specialized montane forest ecosystems this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes of cloud forest habitats, potentially forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded ecosystems, including high humidity, consistent moisture, and specific temperature ranges.